Free Reddy Bikeshare Memberships are now available for all County employees!!! Reddy Bikeshare website HERE.
Upcoming Events:
Summer Lunch Bike Rides
Erie County Employee Lunch Bike Rides - Join us during your lunch for a bike ride around the City. This is a beginner-friendly lunch ride and will be guided by Go Buffalo Niagara. Bring your lunch as we stop at a destination point halfway trough our ride to eat lunch. REGISTER HERE for the lunch rides.
Sessions will be on the Second Thursday and fourth Wednesday of the month* from 12:00 - 1:00. We meet at Rath Building (Franklin Street Side) at the ReddyBike Rack.
Thursday, May 14: Canalside
Wednesday, May 27: Erie Basin Marina Observation Tower
Thursday, June 11: Johnson Park
Wednesday, July 22: Sisti Park
Thursday, August 13: River Fest Park
Wednesday, August 26: Kaminski Park
Thursday, September 10: Front Park
Wednesday, September 23: Days Park
Helmets required - Get a free helmet when you first sign up for a Reddy Bike membership (while supplies last)
Details:
Groups of 20 County employees per ride
Participants may ride their own bicycle or borrow from a Reddy bikeshare station, utilizing the free membership offered to Erie County employees.
Be sure to sign up for your free annual Reddy bikeshare pass in advance, if you plan to use Reddy.
All rides take place from 12-1p.m. with groups leaving from the Franklin St side the Rath Building.
Helmets are required.
Schedule:
12-12:10 - Announcements and How to: Unlocking Reddybikes, Bike Safety/Rules of the Road
12:10-12:25 - Ride to Destination
12:25-12:40 - Lunch at destination
12:40 - Depart
12:55 - Arrive back at Rath Building
Sponsored by LMHF Wellness
Pre-Tax Transit Incentive
County employees can now sign up to pay for transit and bus tickets & passes pre-tax, saving most employees about 30% of the cost. Employees who want to enroll in this service should designate a monthly deduction on the ESS website. Questions, email sustainability@erie.gov.
Green Team’s Commuter Coalition
In April 2023, the Green Team’s Commuter Committee met for the first time to discuss active and sustainable commute opportunities and infrastructure. The Committee regularly meets quarterly with virtual and in-person options. Everyone is welcome, and if you are interested in participating, please email sustainability@erie.gov.
County Amenities
Rath Bike Parking Room
Free secure indoor bike and scooter parking for employees at the Rath Building. To request access, email Tracy.Skalski@erie.gov
Changing Rooms
In the fitness center on the sixth floor, there are changing rooms with showers for anyone that may need to change before or after their commute. To use the showers, you will need to register to use the Fitness Room with Personnel, and they will update your staff ID to allow access to this area.
Erie County is working with GoBuffaloNiagara to offer individual meetings to discuss next steps for your sustainable and active commute! They will help you identify tools/resources that work for your specific commute. This calendar will allow you to set up a time.
Community Programs
Online Carpool Matching System
GO Buffalo Niagara works with 511NY to bring you an online carpool matching system. Use the system to find other travelers nearby who want to share a ride to work.
Offers easy, affordable and sustainable alternatives to driving alone. Also offers information on carpooling, vanpooling, workplace commuter benefits, public transportation, etc.
Commuters who regularly get to work without a personal vehicle are eligible for up to $175 per year to get to their destination in the case of an emergency. Get more information and sign up!
Bike Sharing program around Buffalo and Niagara where you can conveniently access bikes without needing to own or maintain one. Erie County employees get a free Reddy bikeshare membership annually!
Have ideas for promoting active and sustainable commutes?
Email sustainability@erie.gov